City subsidies help tail-enders in spring training
The article traces the evolution of baseball spring training from Pop Anson’s 1886 trip to Hot Springs to modern Florida, California, and Florida sites. It notes teams incur costs for training while hoping profits from exhibition games. Yankees, Giants, and Red Sox figure profits and losses, with big clubs like the Yankees expecting a $30,000 net after a $50,000 outlay, and discusses attendance at camps in St. Petersburg and Baton Rouge, plus selective early arrivals for schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Grayson
NEA
ST. Petersburg
Mar
Pop Anson
Chicago Colts
Hot Springs
Anson
Ned Hanlon
Baltimore Orioles
Orioles
Macon
Sarasota
Catalina Island
Phillies
Browns
Gete
Bill Terry
Giants
Cleveland Indians
Monx
Chicago Cubs
California
St. Louis
Cardinals
Yankees
Babe Ruth
Texas
Oklahoma
Ruth
Yankee
Brooklyn
Di‘Maggio
Yanks
Swat
Boston Red Sox
Jimmy Foxx
Bees
Tom Yawkey
Phil Troy
Red Sox
Cricinnati Reds
Johnny Vander Meer
Ernie Lombardi
Bucks
Boston
Baton Rouge
Waterfront Park
Florida
Louisiana
Washington
Orlando
Senators
Two hot teams collide in pro amateur best ball clash
In St Augustine Florida two top teams meet in a pro am event promising high scores as Henry Picard and Frank Ford paired to challenge defending champions Marvin Stahl and Chick Harbert. Stahl Harbert posted 127 for 36 holes in a 17 under par showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Augustine
Fla
Mar
Henry Picard
Hershey
Frank Ford
Charleston
S. C
Marvin Stahl
Lansing
Mich
Chick Harbert
Battle Creek
Stahl
Harbert
Frank Moore
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Bobby Dunkelberger
High Point
N. C
Picard
Ford
Paul Bell
Torrington
Conn
Mel Alexander
High School Spring Grid Drills Legal in Florida
TAMPA FLACRP Mar 17 Florida high schools may resume spring football drills in regular uniforms after the State High School Athletic Association voted to lift the prohibition on contact work. The Florida Coaches Association named Hobart Houser of Lake City president Ed Parner of Miami vice president Ernie Priest of Pensacola second vice president L L MecLucas of Sanford secretary treasurer and Mike Houser of Jacksonville sergeant at arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Florida
State High School Athletic Association
Florida Coaches Association
Hobart Houser
Lake City
Ed Parner
Miami
Ernie Priest
Pensacola
L. L. MecLucas
Sanford
Mike Houser
Jacksonville
Training camps lure teams with costly bonuses
The piece notes teams paid towns like San Antonio and Havana for training sites. It mentions Giants bonuses rising to 15,000 and then 13,000 in Havana, plus 5,000 from Baton Rouge. It also references St. Petersburg as a thriving resort city and hints at the impact on local towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Giants
Havana
Baton Rouge
St. Petersburg
Shawtt PS
Wayne Sabin Exits Bermuda Net Singles Sparks Doubles Ride
Wayne Sabin is decisively eliminated from the Bermuda championships in the Bermuda Net. Elwood Cooke defeated Sabin 6-2 7-5 6-0 in the semi final. Bobby Riggs advanced by beating Frank Guernsey 6-4 6-1 3-6. Helen Bernhard beat Norma Taubele 6-3 7-5 to set a women’s final with Pauline Betz. Additional results: Riggs and Cooke won doubles. Sabin and Shostrum upset Gossell and McMartin 6-3 6-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Bermuda
Wayne Sabin
Helen Bernhard
New York
Norma Taubele
Pauline Betz
U. S
Los Angeles
Miss Betz
Marta Barnett
Florida
Riggs
Cooke
Eve Wardman
Guernsey
J. Gilbert Hall
Orange
N. J
Freisenbruch Brothers
Sabin
John Shostrum
Chicago
G. E. Godsell
McMartin
England
Cliff Sutter
Eugene McCauliff
Yonkers
N. Y
York MacKnight
Fights Last Night In Boxing Roundup
AP reports last night’s heavyweight and welterweight bouts with Henry Armstrong KO Lew Feldman in St Louis Len Harvey stopped Larry Gains in London Obie Walker outpointed Leroy Haynes in Miami Bob Sikes out pointed Johnnie Howie in Little Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
ST. Louis
Henry Armstrong
Los Angeles
Ight
Lew Feldman
New York
London
Len Harvey
England
Larry Gains
Toronto
Miami
Fla
Obie
Bearcat” Walker
Atlanta
Leroy Haynes
Philadelphia
Little Rock
Ark
Bob Sikes
Pine Bluff
Johnnie Howie
Tulsa
Red Rolfe and Werber End Holdout With Signings
In Florida holdout relief, Red Rolfe of the New York Yankees and Bill Werber of the Cincinnati Reds resolved contract stalemates. Rolfe, after talks with Ed Barrow at Sebring, reportedly pursued about 15 000 while the club offered around 13 500. Werber, linked to a Reds deal after waivers, spoke with manager Bill McKechnie and prepared to fly to Tampa after leaving College Park.
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ST. Peterburg
Fla
Florida
Red Rolfe
New York Yankees
Bill Werber
Cincinnati Reds
Rolfe
Ed Barrow
Sebring
Werber
Bill Mckhechnie
Reds
Philadelphia Athletics
Duke University
College Park
Tampa
University of Maryland
Bill McKechnie
Cincinnati Treasury
Californians Lead Charge On U S Cage Title
In Denver the National AAU basketball semifinals position two California teams for the title as Denver Nuggets and Phillips of Bartlesville collide with Pacific Coast entrants. Hollywood Metros upset drew 7,000 fans as Phillips and Olympic Club pursue finals amid lopsided quarterfinals and easy Denver win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Mar
California
Denver Nuggets
Bartlesville
Phillips
Nuggets
San Francisco Olympic Club
A.A.U
Colony
Jack Hupp
Kristie
Oklahoma City
Colorado Springs
Hollywood
Seattle
Wash
San Francisco Olympics
Chicago Harmons
Consolation Cage Showdown Set In Madison Square Garden
New Mexico State and Roanoke College meet in a consolation game at Madison Square Garden after both lost in the first round of the Metropolitan Basketball Writers’ National Invitation tournament. The tripleheader Monday will also feature Long Island U. versus Bradley Tech and St. John's Brooklyn against Loyola Chicago.
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New York
Mar
New Mexico State
Roanoke College
Salem
Madison Square Garden
Basketball Writers
Long Island U
Bradley Tech
Peoria, Sr
St. John’s of
Brooklyn
Loyola of Chicago
Roundup of boxing legends and college football chatter
Sport news notes Nagurski may switch teams for an Eagles surprise while boxing legends Johnson Willard and Dempsey spark exhibition plans. Cincinnati in Florida hit by flu. California and Stanford seek Notre Dame games. Heydler visits camps. Wade defends Rose Bowl quotes. Eddie Miller shines in Bees camp. basketball fans eye missed NCAA tourney. Promoter Liston hosts Kansas City event. Louis fan eyes rising heavyweight prospect Buddy Moore. Harris nails a 300 game after wagering. Moran benefit in New Orleans April 10 with Camarata and Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Brietz
New York
Philadelphia Eagles
Bronko Nagurski
Chicago Bears
Jack Johnson
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
Cincinnati
Florida
California
Stanford
Notre Dame
John A. Heydler
Los Angeles Times
Wallace Wade
Eddie Miller
Kansas City
Missouri Valley
Emil Liston
Joe Louis
Buddy Moore
New York Golden Gloves
Russell Harris
Peoria
Harris
Pat Moran
New Orleans
Nic Camarata
Jimmy Lancaster
Reds Boom For Pennant as Werber Taken on Squad
Cincinnati Reds acquire Bill Werber from the Philadelphia Athletics for 25000 dollars, a move the club and manager Bill McKechnie call decisive in shaping the 1939 National League pennant chase. Werber, noted for speed and defense, is expected to bolster the infield for a contending season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry MacPhail
Cincinnati
Reds
Crosley Field
Werber
Tampa
Fla
Cincinnati Reds
Bill Werber
Philadelphia Athletics
Armstrong Knocks Out Lew Feldman
In St Louis on March 17 Armstrong, the light heavyweight champion, stopped Lew Feldman of Brooklyn in 2 minutes 12 seconds. The quick kayo echoed Joe Louis style, showing Armstrong’s ruthless efficiency and confidence in an early finish. Feldman was unable to mount a sustained challenge as Armstrong demonstrated blistering speed and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Louis
Henry Armstrong
Lew Feldman
Brooklyn
Joe Louis
Reds press forward with Werber at third in tough lineup
Werber fills third base for the Reds as they aim for a stronger finish after ending last season six games back of the leaders. The club projects improved infield defense and continued power, hoping for a title push this year.
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Werber
Reds
Five Flights Slated For One Day Panama Club Meet
More than a score of visiting golfers are expected to compete in a one day Panama Country Club tournament at Lynn Haven Sunday. Flights of eight players each will play first round in the morning with semifinals and finals after lunch. Winners runners up and consolation winners will receive prizes. Entry fee is two dollars and includes lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Country Club
Lynn Haven
Pensacola
Valparaiso
Marianna
Bob Ford
National collegiate wrestling tourney opens in Lancaster
The elite of the 1939 college wrestling crop began a two day event in Lancaster Pennsylvania offering National Collegiate titles to eight survivors and promising hours of thrills to followers.
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Lancaster
Mar
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